The first turrets were lookouts attached to castle walls. Today, they serve more as decorative flourishes, so it's important to match their style to that of the rest of the house.
Building a circular turret from stone or other masonry material is fairly easy, but most homes in the United States have a wooden frame of 2-by-4s or 2-by-6s. To create truly circular walls with this type of construction is very complicated. There's a compromise approach that works well: Design and build the turret as if it were an octagon, except where it connects to the walls and roof of the house.
Contribute to This Story Below